The Sky Is on Fire

The Sky Is on Fire

The Sky Is on Fire

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The Sky Is on Fire

"A critical reflection on our hypermediatised reality."

2020

0h 15m

4.2(6 votes)

Science Fiction

Overview

A hypothetical digital ruin of a virtual Miami street is the backdrop for the monologue of a Miami resident who reflects on the desire for immortality that drives our need to capture everything in an image.

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Chazmeansman

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Directed by: Emmanuel van der Auwera
Produced by: Emmanuel van der Auwera
Harlan Levey

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